Martin Short Joins the SNL Five-Timers Club: A Star-Studed Roast!
Saturday Night Live roared into its 50th season with a bang, inducting the hilarious Martin Short into the Five-Timers Club. Accompanied by an all-star lineup including Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, and Melissa McCarthy, Short’s entrance was marked by a playful roast, embracing the club’s traditions.
A Jacket Fit for a Five-Timer
Jimmy Fallon, the show’s host, presented Short with the iconic Five-Timers Club jacket – a women’s small, as Fallon playfully noted. Short had a bit of trouble getting into the jacket, adding to the light-hearted atmosphere. “From the bottom of my heart, I just want to say, I love most of you so much,” Short exclaimed to the star-studded audience.
Cameos Abound
Joining the festivities were numerous past SNL cast members and hosts. Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Wiig, Emma Stone, John Mulaney, and Alec Baldwin all made appearances. Notably, Baldwin sported a jacket with a “17” on it, referencing his record number of hosting gigs.
Tom Hanks, the creator of the Five-Timers Club, gave a humorous speech about its origins. He jokingly described it as “an ingeniously lazy way to avoid writing a monologue. It has grown into one of the most exclusive clubs in our industry.”
Bar-Themed Roast
The opening skit, set in a bar lounge, took a playful jab at Short. Hanks complemented Fey on her wit, saying, “You are one of the rarest things in Hollywood — a writer who’s attractive enough to be on camera.” Fey retorted, “And you are one of the least rare things in Hollywood — a loud man.” Short even got in a dig at his Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin, commenting on a signature “Marty-tini” cocktail.
Political Jabs and Honest Confessions
The sketch brought a surprising layer of political humor when Wiig and Short revealed a shared past, mentioning a hot yoga class where they were “kicked out” for “making love” and later voted for Trump. Jay walked this back, saying that in this club you can be completely honest. Following Wiig’s lead, Rudd boldly confessed that Ant-Man’s powers aren’t very effective, Fey admitted to flying drones, Hanks declared he never had COVID, Johansson announced she had COVID right now, and Baldwin shared that he has too many children!
Martin Short’s induction into the Five-Timers Club was a reminder of the enduring magic of Saturday Night Live. The show continues to celebrate its legacy with iconic moments like this, reminding viewers why it remains a cultural phenomenon.
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